Cubs Fans...

[BobbyMac]

This kind of hits the nail on the head what I was trying to say. When you cease to be the lovable losers and start winning you become the Yankees. Not right away of course, but there's going to be far less good will towards Chicago next year and less people rooting for them to win. People hate the champ, except for those that were fans all along. 'Bama is a great example. No one gave two shits about the Crimson Tide before Saban showed up, at least not since Bear Bryant roamed the sidelines. Now just about everyone without Tuscaloosa ties can't' stand 'em.

Between the media, message boards, friends, work, etc it was painfully obvious how it was "Cleveland against the world" because everyone and their brother suddenly became a Cubs fan out of sympathy. I'm not talking the true fans out there centered around Chicago, I'm talking my die hard Red Sox Army Captain buddy that flipped to the Cubs once Boston was out of it (Normally a staunch AL guy and a supporter of Francona). I also know a Cardinals fan that went all Cubs, rivalry be damned. Hell, even in Cincinnati, which is still considered part of Ohio even though by nature it's more Kentucky than anything, it was rather split on support for the Cubs and Indians. Now some may say "That's just your personal experience" or some other silly statement, but I think this chart says it all:

So yeah, Cubs fans should enjoy the win, by all means. I just wouldn't expect the same good will next season if the Cubs find their way back to the playoffs, a lot of those sympathy votes will switch to see the champ dethroned...and if the Cubs return to their middling ways, there's going to be far greater expectations from the fans now and less patience when things do start to turn sour. It's going to be a radical change as we know it for Cubs baseball.

He's got a point. Look how unpopular the Red Sox have become in the last decade since reversing their curse...

 

[ACamp1900]

For the record:

I always hated Bawston and the Tide... pretty sure I have posts on this board talking about it long before either won anything. Ya'll just jumped on my bandwagon...

Anyway... there are other great sports stories to look at... I can't wait until the country starts hating on my Brownies...

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Yes, I think people will start disliking the Cubs more than they do. That's just human nature to be annoyed at the successful team. But the Cub fan base is enormous. I think they'll be fine.

 

[ulukinatme]

For the record:

I always hated Bawston and the Tide... pretty sure I have posts on this board talking about it long before either won anything. Ya'll just jumped on my bandwagon...

Anyway... there are other great sports stories to look at... I can't wait until the country starts hating on my Brownies...

Would have been interesting if the Browns somehow caught that Cavs/Indians magic and started shaping up...not yet anyway.

 

[NDohio]

Did anybody else have a horribly unproductive day today watching the celebration?

WOW - that was a lot of people...

Thanks WGN for covering it from beginning to end.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Did anybody else have a horribly unproductive day today watching the celebration?

WOW - that was a lot of people...

Thanks WGN for covering it from beginning to end.

I was more productive today than I was yesterday.

5 MILLION people at that parade/rally. That's just absurd.

ETA: If this article is right, it's 2 million more people than the Red Sox parade, which was the previous high. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/cavs...ixth-largest-sports-celebration-ever-1.692476

 

[NDohio]

I was more productive today than I was yesterday.

5 MILLION people at that parade/rally. That's just absurd.

ETA: If this article is right, it's 2 million more people than the Red Sox parade, which was the previous high. Cavs million-person parade crowd is one for the record books. Sixth largest sports celebration — ever - Local - Ohio

I had to stay extremely busy yesterday so I didn't fall asleep.

 

[military_irish]

I was talking to my mother today and told her that my great grandparents lived a full healthy life without ever experiencing a Cubs World Series win. They were alive when they made it in the '40's but never saw a win. Thinking that and putting that in perspective. It just shows how special this win really is and how great it is to be alive to experience it.

So many Cubs fans have come and gone without seeing their beloved team win it all. I'm still on cloud nine.

I still remember playing backyard ball and each of us would pick our favorite Cubs player at the time.

Go Cubs Go!!!

 

[IrishJayhawk]

The 7th largest gathering in human history and the largest ever in the US.

Cubs World Series celebration ranks as 7th largest gathering in human history - Story | WFLD

 

[Southside Sully]

My shirt company partner is a life long Cubs fan and made some world series's shirts to commemorate the W. They are triblend super soft shirts. We have some cool Fly The W stuff too that are also triblend. For this site of my fellow ND fans use promo irishenvy as a code to save 10% off
Here's the photo but our site is www.etsy.com/shop/tedandtim

Would be great to have some help sharing if you have any Cubs friends

 

[Southside Sully]

This is the Fly The W design same code works on our whole shop

 

[BobbyMac]

Cubs sign long time Cardinals CF John Jay to a 1 yr deal @ $8M. (Spent last year with the Padres).

Dexter Fowler is bye bye.

 

[johnnycando]

Fowler was a big part of the Cubs World Series win.

I wish him luck on his potential HOF career.

 

[BobbyMac]

Fowler was a big part of the Cubs World Series win.

I wish him luck on his potential HOF career.

Bro... don't forget the italics.

 

[ab2cmiller]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">While my efforts to eliminate pitchers from having to throw to 1B didnt pass, I'm proud of the PA & Owners for coming together on a new CBA!</p>— Jon Lester (@JLester34) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLester34/status/804318576853352448">December 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[arrowryan]

They signed Jon Jay to a 1 year contract aka thanks for the memories Dexter Fowler.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

They signed Jon Jay to a 1 year contract aka thanks for the memories Dexter Fowler.

We weren't going to give him 4 years at $15 million per. I bet that's what he's going to get.

I wish him all the best. Seems like a good guy and he's a very good player.

ETA: Projected 4 years at $16 million/year here. Dexter Fowler Rumors - MLB Trade Rumors

 

[arahop]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">While my efforts to eliminate pitchers from having to throw to 1B didnt pass, I'm proud of the PA & Owners for coming together on a new CBA!</p>— Jon Lester (@JLester34) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLester34/status/804318576853352448">December 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Ha. Lester taking a shot at himself

 

[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cubs?src=hash">#Cubs</a> close to acquiring Wade Davis from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> for Jorge Soler.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/806340515264348160">December 7, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[bobbyok1]

Little more detail on Wade Davis/Soler trade. I really like it. Provided Davis can stay healthy, which is always a concern for pitchers, this is a perfect fit. Two time all-star, closed out 2015 World Series for Royals, ties to Maddon. Postseason numbers are great. Perfect. Liked Soler but just didn't see him getting then playing time with this team. Probably a good move for him as well to become an everyday player for the Royals.

Cubs trade Jorge Soler for Wade Davis | MLB.com

 

[arahop]

My brother won the ring bearer contest! Gets to hand out a ring a player on April 12. Thought alll of you fellow Cubbie fans might appreciate this! His name is Bob O'Hara.

Chicago Cubs Championship Ring Bearer Fan Contest | cubs.com: Fan Forum

Cubs name World Series ring bearer fan winners | MLB.com

 

[ab2cmiller]

Is your Dad Jamie?

 

[Fbolt]

Pretty cool news

 

[arahop]

Is your Dad Jamie?

Nope

 

[arrowryan]

If Jason Heyward can just stay close to where he is at offensively, this offense is going to be filthy. He had 2 more hits yesterday with 3 RBI, but it felt like he was 5 for 5. Add the healthy Schwarber who hit a 430 foot bomb yesterday, and the first 7 hitters in the lineup can do damage.

I'm glad that Bryant has broken out of his mini slump with 6 hits in the last 2 games. We just need Rizzo to warm up.

Prospect Watch: Ian Happ has 3 homeruns in the last 3 games for Iowa. Could he get a call up soon? He's more versatile on defense than Matt Szczur and he'll definitely have a better stick eventually (he probably already does). I wouldn't mind seeing them call Happ up and trade Szczur for money or something.

 

[BobbyMac]

Watch deGrom's head snap as Schwarber sends this Harvey pitch into orbit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Schwarber hits a ball to Mars off of Matt Harvey. <a href="https://t.co/FdN7E9wCbV">pic.twitter.com/FdN7E9wCbV</a></p>— Sports Funhouse (@SportsFunhouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsFunhouse/status/875144198340706304">June 15, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arahop]

Watch deGrom's head snap as Schwarber sends this Harvey pitch into orbit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Schwarber hits a ball to Mars off of Matt Harvey. <a href="https://t.co/FdN7E9wCbV">pic.twitter.com/FdN7E9wCbV</a></p>— Sports Funhouse (@SportsFunhouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsFunhouse/status/875144198340706304">June 15, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is fantastic!

 

[BobbyMac]

Rizzo batting .455 at leadoff now. 3 HR's and this has to make you smile.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best leadoff hitter in <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@MLB</a>? <a href="https://twitter.com/ARizzo44">@ARizzo44</a> is making a strong case. <a href="https://t.co/8oUUxGt2qZ">pic.twitter.com/8oUUxGt2qZ</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/876965717895254016">June 20, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

And then there's this guy who is going to take someone's spot at Wrigley soon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eloy Jimenez just went Roy Hobbs on the stadium lights. <a href="https://t.co/wD2521SedW">pic.twitter.com/wD2521SedW</a></p>— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) <a href="https://twitter.com/jjcoop36/status/876961530377646084">June 20, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[arrowryan]

Rizzo batting .455 at leadoff now. 3 HR's and this has to make you smile.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best leadoff hitter in <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@MLB</a>? <a href="https://twitter.com/ARizzo44">@ARizzo44</a> is making a strong case. <a href="https://t.co/8oUUxGt2qZ">pic.twitter.com/8oUUxGt2qZ</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/876965717895254016">June 20, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

And then there's this guy who is going to take someone's spot at Wrigley soon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eloy Jimenez just went Roy Hobbs on the stadium lights. <a href="https://t.co/wD2521SedW">pic.twitter.com/wD2521SedW</a></p>— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) <a href="https://twitter.com/jjcoop36/status/876961530377646084">June 20, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I read this morning that if the Cubs want Chris Archer, they'll need to trade Jimenez. I'll be very pissed if they do that. He'll most likely take Schwarber's spot in LF

 

[ab2cmiller]

I may bleed cubbie blue, but I think the Padres have a right to be pissed about Rizzo's slide last night.